'''Sogn og Fjordane''' is a county in [[West Norway|West]] [[Norway]]. It is characterized by its many fjords, of which the [[Sognefjorden|Sognefjord]], the longest fjord in Europe, is the most important and most frequently visited by tourists. However, the geography of the county is very varied, featuring many high mountain peaks, islands, and glaciers, including the [[Jostedalsbreen]] glacier, the largest glacier in continental [[Europe]].

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[[Image:Vik.JPG|thumb|280px|Vik, a village by the Sognefjord.]]

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'''Sogn og Fjordane''' is a county in [[West Norway|West]] [[Norway]]. It is characterized by its many fjords, of which the [[Sognefjorden|Sognefjord]], the longest fjord in Europe. Nærøyfjord an arm of Sognefjord is together with [[Geiranger|Geirangerfjorden]] listed as a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]]. The geography of the county is very varied, featuring many high mountain peaks, islands, and glaciers, including the [[Jostedalsbreen]] glacier, the largest glacier in continental [[Europe]].

==Regions==

==Regions==

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* [[Sogn]] (around the [[Sognefjorden|Sognefjord]])

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* [[Fjordane]]

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* Sogn (around the [[Sognefjorden|Sognefjord]])

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* [[Sunnfjord]]

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* [[Nordfjord]] (furthest north)

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==Towns==

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==Towns and villages==

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* [[Balestrand]] A charming village by the Sogne

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* [[Fjærland]]

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* [[Florø]] Small, charming costal town.

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* [[Flåm]] A popular port for cruise ships.

* [[Førde]]

* [[Førde]]

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* [[Florø]]

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* [[Lærdal]]

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* [[Måløy]]

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* [[Skei]] Beatifull village at the lake Jølstervatn.

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* [[Årdal]]

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* [[Sogndal]]

* [[Sogndal]]

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* [[Nordfjordeid]]

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* [[Sandane]]

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* [[Stryn]]

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* [[Lærdal]]

==Other destinations==

==Other destinations==

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* [[Jostedalsbreen]]

==Understand==

==Understand==

==Talk==

==Talk==

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The people talks a norwegian dialect. Most people speak english, and many also have some knowlengde of german.

==Get in==

==Get in==

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===By plane===

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There are four small airports in Sogn og Fjordane: [[Sogndal]] ({{IATA|SOG}}), [[Florø]] ({{IATA|FRO}}), [[Førde]] ({{IATA|FDE}}) and [[Sandane]] ({{IATA|SDN}}). All of these airports has scheduled flights from [[Oslo]] and [[Bergen]]. The closest major airports is in [[Bergen]] ({{IATA|BGO}}).

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===By boat===

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There is a expressboat route from [[Bergen]][http://www.fjord1.no/en]. [[Hurtigruten]] (Norwegian Costal Steamer) calls [[Florø]] and [[Måløy]].

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===By car===

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E39 is the major route from [[Bergen]]. From north on E39, from [[Ålesund]]. E16 from [[Oslo]]. Route 55 from [[Lom]] is a beatifull scenic drive over the highest mountain pass in Norway, 1440 m (4724 ft).

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===By rail===

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Sogn og Fjordane has only one railwayline. The railway between [[Myrdal]] and [[Flåm]], witch is a great scenic ride. And a big tourist atraction. [[Myrdal]] is a station on the [[Oslo]]-[[Bergen]] line. A train journey from [[Oslo]] to [[Myrdal]] and then to [[Flåm]], is a interesting way to enter Sogn og Fjordane.

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==Get around==

==Get around==

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===By bus===

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The public transportation is not so good. However with some planing it is possible to experience Sogn og Fjordane by bus. Schedules for all public transportation can be found on internet. [http://en.ruteinfo.net/] Schedules covering all public transportation can be found on ferries, buses, busstations and touristinformation offices. This scedules are however only found in norwegian. But they can be dechipered this way: On top of each rows in the scedule some letter and numbers are found. This tells witch day this route is operated. D=daily, numbers is days of the week (1=monday, etc), x means except (Dx7 means every day except sunday). Schedules on a grey background is operated only in winter(mid Aug-mid Jun), schedules on a red background is operated only during summer.

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==See==

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===By car===

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The easiest way to explore Sogn og Fjordane is by car. Since the public transportation is not so good, and the distances is great. And some atractions is only possible to reach by car. The main south-north route is E39. Route 5 runs mainly east-west from [[Sogndal]] to [[Skei]] and all the way to the coast in [[Florø]]. Route 13 goes from [[Balestrand]] over the mountain to [[Førde]].

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==See==

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* Glacier museum in [[Fjærland]].

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* Borgund stave church in [[Lærdal]].

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* The Norwegian Wild Salamon Centre in [[Lærdal]].

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* Briksdalsbreen, glacier in [[Olden]].

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* Astruptunet in [[Skei]]

===Itineraries===

===Itineraries===

==Do==

==Do==

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There are many oportunities for a active holiday in Sogn og Fjordane. Trekking in the mountains. Many scenic routes can be found, there is a breathtaking view from many mountaintops. Fishing in the sea or in lakes is a favourite with many tourists.

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* Ride with the scenic railway from [[Flåm]] to [[Myrdal]].

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* Glacier walking on [[Jostedalsbreen]].

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* Kayaking on the Nærøyfjord from [[Flåm]].

==Eat==

==Eat==

==Drink==

==Drink==

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The tabwater is drinkable, and often of verry good quality. Olden is botled water, from a source, who comes from the glacier [[Jostedalsbreen]]. It is sold as natural water (In norwegian: Uten kullsyre), or as carbonated water (In norwegian: Med Kullsyre).

==Stay safe==

==Stay safe==

Revision as of 22:30, 3 January 2009

Vik, a village by the Sognefjord.

Sogn og Fjordane is a county in WestNorway. It is characterized by its many fjords, of which the Sognefjord, the longest fjord in Europe. Nærøyfjord an arm of Sognefjord is together with Geirangerfjorden listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The geography of the county is very varied, featuring many high mountain peaks, islands, and glaciers, including the Jostedalsbreen glacier, the largest glacier in continental Europe.

By boat

By car

E39 is the major route from Bergen. From north on E39, from Ålesund. E16 from Oslo. Route 55 from Lom is a beatifull scenic drive over the highest mountain pass in Norway, 1440 m (4724 ft).

By rail

Sogn og Fjordane has only one railwayline. The railway between Myrdal and Flåm, witch is a great scenic ride. And a big tourist atraction. Myrdal is a station on the Oslo-Bergen line. A train journey from Oslo to Myrdal and then to Flåm, is a interesting way to enter Sogn og Fjordane.

Get around

By bus

The public transportation is not so good. However with some planing it is possible to experience Sogn og Fjordane by bus. Schedules for all public transportation can be found on internet. [2] Schedules covering all public transportation can be found on ferries, buses, busstations and touristinformation offices. This scedules are however only found in norwegian. But they can be dechipered this way: On top of each rows in the scedule some letter and numbers are found. This tells witch day this route is operated. D=daily, numbers is days of the week (1=monday, etc), x means except (Dx7 means every day except sunday). Schedules on a grey background is operated only in winter(mid Aug-mid Jun), schedules on a red background is operated only during summer.

By car

The easiest way to explore Sogn og Fjordane is by car. Since the public transportation is not so good, and the distances is great. And some atractions is only possible to reach by car. The main south-north route is E39. Route 5 runs mainly east-west from Sogndal to Skei and all the way to the coast in Florø. Route 13 goes from Balestrand over the mountain to Førde.

See

Itineraries

Do

There are many oportunities for a active holiday in Sogn og Fjordane. Trekking in the mountains. Many scenic routes can be found, there is a breathtaking view from many mountaintops. Fishing in the sea or in lakes is a favourite with many tourists.

Eat

Drink

The tabwater is drinkable, and often of verry good quality. Olden is botled water, from a source, who comes from the glacier Jostedalsbreen. It is sold as natural water (In norwegian: Uten kullsyre), or as carbonated water (In norwegian: Med Kullsyre).